Albion means "white land" and it is a reference to the white cliffs of Dover on the island's southern coast. Albion was founded on March 2, 1956 with the vision that it would become the best prestigious cosmetics manufacturer in Japan and the world. Albion since then has continued to pursue superior quality through cutting-edge technological innovation and the dedication to developing authentic products that was a characteristic of the company's establishment. Some of the star products of Albion include "skin conditioner" "exage white moisture milk" and "herbal oil gold".